Artkal S157 Iron Grey
Artkal S157 Iron Grey is a dark gray fuse bead, #4c5156 on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 3.3), Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 4.0), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 6.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark (ΔE 4.0).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S157 Iron Grey
#4c5156 · RGB 76, 81, 86
Closest to Artkal S S157 in other brands
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 9.3 similar
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 6.7 similar
Artkal S157 Iron Grey at a glance
| Artkal code | S157 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Iron Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #4c5156 |
| RGB | 76, 81, 86 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.2, a* -0.8, b* -3.6 |
| HSL | 210°, 6 %, 32 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 6.9:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 1.8:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S157 Iron Grey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S157 Iron Grey. The closest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 3.3, close), so expect a visible step if you mix brands in one area. Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Dark Grey | 4.0 | close | #585c61 |
| Perler Charcoal | 4.7 | close | #4f595a |
| Perler Black | 10.4 | loose | #323234 |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 3.3 | close | #445059 |
| Hama 62 Silver | 4.5 | close | #48474a |
| Hama 116 Midnight Blue | 14.8 | loose | #222838 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 6.7 | similar | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 11.6 | loose | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S157 Iron Grey
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 413, Artkal S157 Iron Grey is a close match (ΔE 4.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark | 4.0 | close | #565656 |
| DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 4.5 | close | #484848 |
| Anchor 400 Gray Medium | 4.6 | close | #58565a |
| Anchor 922 Denim Dark | 7.7 | similar | #41596a |
| Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark | 9.3 | similar | #4f4543 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S157 Iron Grey
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Artkal S157 Iron Grey
Artkal grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Iron Grey, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray (#565a5e), L* 38 against 34.
- Lighter: Artkal S156 Steel Grey (#5a5f65), L* 40 against 34.
- Lighter: Artkal S42 Silver (#676b73), L* 45 against 34.
- Darker: Artkal S158 Pepper (#3a3e42), L* 26 against 34.
- Darker: Artkal S69 Mine Shaft (#383e44), L* 26 against 34.
Using Artkal S157 Iron Grey in a design
Next to Artkal S01 White it has a contrast ratio of 6.9:1, a clear edge, and 1.8:1 next to Artkal S13 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray, is ΔE 3.3 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Iron Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 71, ΔE 3.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 6.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S157 Iron Grey
Artkal S157 Iron Grey belongs to Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft). It fits a 5 mm S-series pegboard, and because Perler, Hama Midi or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
There is also a mini version, Artkal C156 Iron Grey (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S157 Iron Grey?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Grey (#585c61), ΔE 4.0: a close match. Next are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 4.7) and Perler Black (ΔE 10.4).
What hex code is Artkal S157 Iron Grey?
Artkal S157 Iron Grey is #4c5156 on screen: RGB 76, 81, 86, CIELAB L* 34.2, a* -0.8, b* -3.6, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S157 Iron Grey?
DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.0, close), followed by DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark (ΔE 4.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 400 Gray Medium (ΔE 4.6).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S157 Iron Grey?
Hama: Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 3.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 6.7, similar).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray #565a5e
- Artkal S156 Steel Grey #5a5f65
- Artkal S158 Pepper #3a3e42
- Artkal S69 Mine Shaft #383e44
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Grey Perler, ΔE 4.0
- Hama 71 Dark Grey Hama, ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 6.7
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark DMC thread, ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 4.6